Don't Be My Enemy

"Don't Be My Enemy"
Single by Wang Chung
from the album Points on the Curve
B-side	"The Waves"
Released	1984
Recorded	Abbey Road Studios, 1983
Genre	New wave, dance-rock
Length	4:24
Label	Geffen
Songwriter(s)	Nick Feldman, Jack Hues
Producer(s)	Chris Hughes, Ross Cullum
Wang Chung singles chronology
"Don't Let Go" (1984) "Don't Be My Enemy" (1984) "Wait" (1984)

"Don't Be My Enemy" is a single by Wang Chung. It was the first single from the album Points on the Curve in the UK, where it reached #92 in late 1983. In the US, it was released as the third single from the album, and reached #86 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in late 1984.

Music video[]

The video was directed by Dan Kleinman in 1984 and revolves around a female stage magician (portrayed by ) who uses the band, performing the song, as subjects for her magic tricks, disappearing them or sawing them in half. In an attempt to defend himself, Jack Hues violently shakes the woman, but finds himself tricked into wrestling a mannequin. As the band performs the end of the song, the woman prepares to deal another blow, but notices the viewer and redirects her attack, ending the video.

Track listing[]

1. "Don't Be My Enemy"
2. "The Waves" (Instrumental)

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